See Offence.

Indictable offences are a category of criminal offences that are usually more serious crimes and carry greater maximum sentences than summary offences. Because these offences may have a more significant consequence to the accused if convicted, the accused has a choice about what level of court will hear the trial. The accused can choose to have the [..]

A serious crime which is triable before a judge and a jury.

In relation to sexual assault crimes, an offence punishable by a prison term exceeding 18 months, and up to and including life in prison.

a serious offence often heard in the Supreme Court

A serious crime which is generally triable before a judge and jury.(pronounced in-dye-ta-ball)

a more serious crime, triable by a jury. Some indictable offences can be dealt with summarily (ie without a jury) at the election of the accused.

A serious offence where the person accused can ask for the charge to be heard by a judge and jury. Many indictable offences can be heard in the Magistrates’ Court if the accused person agrees.

A more serious crime, triable by jury. In contrast to summary offence.

An indictable offence (pronounced in-dite-able

one of the categories of offences set out in the Criminal Code; generally refers to a serious offence which is subject to a greater penalty than the less serious summary conviction offence.

A serious criminal offence that is usually only heard in a higher court before a judge and jury (or judge alone). sometimes less serious indictable offences may be heard in a lower court with agreement.